Research

Engineering Sciences

Title :

Next Generation Reprocessable Thermosets Derived from Polybenzoxazine

Area of research :

Engineering Sciences

Principal Investigator :

Prof. Leena Nebhani, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Timeline Start Year :

2023

Timeline End Year :

2026

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Executive Summary :

This project aims to create materials based on polybenzoxazine using covalent adaptable networks. Thermosets, which are not recyclable and re-processable, offer excellent dimensional stability and better creep resistance compared to thermoplastics. However, their permanent crosslinking makes reprocessing unsuitable, contributing to plastic waste. To address this issue, a new generation of materials with reprocessability and mechanical properties is needed. The main objective is to investigate dynamic covalent chemistries in polybenzoxazines, synthesizing polybenzoxazines with dynamic imine linkages. This will help develop properties such as self-healing, reshaping, and re-processing. The study aims to develop an understanding of the role of these dynamic linkages in achieving properties such as self-healing, reshaping, and re-processing.

Total Budget (INR):

28,08,696

Organizations involved